Happy Tuesday, everyone. In case you’ve been living under a rock, the United States Men’s National Team has a seismic clash against Iran later this afternoon. The Yanks need a win to advance out of the group stage, and it’ll be a tough test against a well-drilled Iranian side that will likely be playing for a draw. There’s lots to discuss today, so let’s get into it.
In a piece of news that slipped through the cracks of Thanksgiving and the World Cup, LDU Quito made Alexander Alvarado’s loan at the club permanent last Friday, meaning that the forward has left Orlando City.